Stages Of Yoga
Stages of Yoga Astanga Yoga described by Patanjali Yoga Sutra explains 8 Limbs of Yoga which we can describe as 8 stages of Yoga 8 Limbs of Astanga Yoga Yama Universal Moral Commandments . Social Discipline . Set of Donts Ahimsa (non violence). Respond to challenges If someone provokes then respond Satya (truth ) Integrity of words and action. Sincerity and transparency in words thoughts and action . Asteya (non stealing) Avoiding Misuse of Power. Bad Management Brahmacharya (continence) Total focus on self expansion and self realisation . Purity of attitude . Self restraint , puposfullness , spiritual development of society. Aparigraha (non -coveting) Non Possesiveness , Absense of greed and non hoarding this beyond need. Niyama Self Purification by Discipline. Individual Discipline , Set of Do's . Saoucha : Purity of Mind and body. The practice of asanas tones the entire body removes t...